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Terry Pottinger's avatar

This piece has many reflective moments for me, Janet. I’ve come a long way on the journey of ‘waking up’ to the importance of honoring where others are on their own path and remembering not to take what doesn’t work our way personally and move on. I loved when you wrote, “…especially if they are someone from your past. You left them in the past for a reason…” Beautifully stated with essential wisdom. I smiled as I pondered your words because I’ve realized, I’ve done well and my life is so much more lighter and easier. Thank you for this post, little sis. I appreciate you.💖

Antonio Castellaneta's avatar

I really appreciated how this reflection reminds us that growth isn’t about changing other people but about recognizing the patterns within ourselves. Your point that disappointment often comes from the accumulation of many small moments, rather than one single event, felt especially true. Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful reminder about self-respect and healthy boundaries.

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